call for papers
Programme on
Sex, Intimacy, and Love
Session I: Creating a Framework for
Healthy Sexuality*
Sponsored by
The Orthodox Christian Association
of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion
And
The Institute of Medicine,
Psychology, and Religion
NOVEMBER
3 – 4, 2006
Maliotis Cultural Center
Hellenic College & Holy Cross
School of Theology
Brookline, MA 02245
How do the disciplines of medicine, psychology, and religion work
together to enhance our holistic understanding of sex, intimacy, and love?
How is sexuality compatible with spiritual life?
Is sexual renunciation the truest path to life lived in holiness?
This conference will:
- Create an open dialogue that
supports an inclusive and interdisciplinary exchange to address the needs and
understandings of the Orthodox Christian community.
- Explore a practical vision of
sexuality; how can sexuality harmonize with spirituality?
- Provide new insights regarding
problems for Orthodox Christians created by modern cultureÕs idealization of a
highly detached sexuality.
- Investigate understandings of sex
as it relates to all aspects of our being.
- Engage with various authoritative
voices of the Church concerning issues of sex, marriage, and gender.
- Provide a lively exchange on
Orthodox Christian opinions and perspectives.
- Address possible steps toward
creating a healthy, holistic, and God-honoring sexual life.
Proposals
are invited for papers to be presented at the first session of the Programme on
Sex, Intimacy, and Love. Presentations from professionals in the areas of
medicine, psychology, and religion are sought which address sexuality and
Orthodox Christianity from holistic and integrative perspectives.
Please submit proposals of 200-500 words by September 20th, 2006.
Proposals
may be submitted by email to info@inmpr.org, or by mail to:
Conference
Proposals
The
Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion
The
Institute of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion
PO
Box 380958
Cambridge,
MA 02238
Programme on
Sex, Intimacy, and Love
Session I: Creating a Framework for Healthy Sexuality
Proposal Submission
1.
Title:
_______________________________________________________
2.
AuthorÕs
name[s]: _____________________________________________
3.
Presentation
Details:
Presentations require a 300-500 word abstract that
includes the research
question, methodology, results, and interpretation along
with any figures or
tables. Please select the requested presentation
duration:
___ 15 minutes
___ 30 minutes
___ 45 minutes
4.
Include
the following information for the primary author at the bottom of the page.
a.
Mailing
address and phone number (with area code)
b.
Fax
number
c.
E-mail
address
d.
Indicate
if the presenting author can arrange for someone to chair his/her paper session. The duties of the chairperson involve
introducing the speakers in the session. If more information is available about
the chairperson, kindly provide.
Deadline for submission: September 20th, 2006
Proposals may be submitted by email to info@inmpr.org,
or by mail to:
Conference
Proposals
The
Institute of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion
The
Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion
PO
Box 380958
Cambridge,
MA 02238